PENSIONER Joan Redman received a special gift at the Sunderland Football Club senior supporters' club Christmas party. Mrs Redman, of Roker, won a free draw at the Stadium of Light, winning free gas and electricity for 12 months courtesy of StayWarm.

Raising dough

NORTH East charities are &#xA3;1,500 better off thanks to the skills of big-hearted Geordie bread makers. The bakers at Warbutons in Newburn have won the Derrick Warburton Cup for the quality of their buns. The cup also brings an award of &#xA3;750 for the bakery which the bread makers have matched to make donations to local charities.

Road delays

MOTORISTS can expect delays on the A194, at Leam Lane, Gateshead, between Fellgate and York Avenue, from Wednesday, when work starts on a carriageway survey.